Trenchless Technology/Associations

American Concrete Pipe AssociationA nonprofit organization, composed primarily of concrete pipe manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada. ACPA provides members with research, technical and marketing support to promote the use of concrete pipe products for drainage and pollution control applications.http://www.concrete-pipe.org/

American Public Works Association [APWA]The American Public Works Association [APWA] serves its members by promoting professional excellence and public awareness through education, advocacy and the exchange of knowledge.http://www.apwa.net/

Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies [AMSA]AMSA represents the interests of wastewater treatment agencies through crafting legislative and regulatory policy that incorporates comprehensive watershed management into our national clean water program.http://www.amsa-cleanwater.org/

Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies [AMWA]Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies [AMWA] - The site features items of interest in the fields of drinking water regulation and legislation, the Safe Drinking Water Act, Source Water Protection, Watershed Assessments, Drinking Water Treatment, and Competitiveness issues for Public Utilities.http://www.amwa.net/

ASTM Committee F-17 on Plastic Piping SystemsSub-committee F-17.67 is focused upon the development of trenchless technology standards.http://www.astm.org/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/COMMIT/COMMITTEE/F17.htm?L+mystore+zrkn6860+947885479

CeoCorCommittee on the study of pipe corrosion and protection.http://www.ceocor.lu/

Directional Crossing Contractors Association [DCCA]The DCCA is a trade association established in 1991 to promote the interests of the directional crossing industry and to educate the public regarding the issues critical to the development of the industry. The DCCA serves the pipeline and utilities industries.http://www.dcca.org/

Federation of Canadian MunicipalitiesThe Federation of Canadian Municipalities is the national voice of municipal governments, dedicated to improving the quality of life in all communities by promoting strong, effective, and accountable government.http://www.fcm.ca/

Great Lakes & St. Lawrence chapter of NASTTThe North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) is an association of consulting engineers, educators, contractors, governmental agencies and regulators involved with the application of trenchless technologies. Our Chapter is an affiliate of NASTT and helps to represent the Canadian perspective in the North American trenchless technology marketplace.http://www.nasttglsl.on.ca/

IEEE Working Group 11-28: Guided Boring Installation of Cable and ConduitProvides a forum for discussing the technology and application of the trenchless technique to install cable. Acts as the Electric Industry's "experts" in providing guidance on application guides, standards, and specifications for the trenchless installation of cable.http://www.ewh.ieee.org/soc/pes/icc/subcommittees/subcom_c/wgc_13/wg11_28.htm

International Society for Trenchless Technology [ISTT]ISTT was established in 1986 to advance the science and practice of Trenchless Technology for the public benefit, and to promote education, training, study and research in that science and practice.http://www.istt.com/

International Tunnelling Association [ITA - AITES]Founded in 1974, ITA has 47 Member Nations and 250 Affiliate Members. The aims of ITA are to encourage planning of the subsurface and to promote advances in the preparatory investigations for tunnels and in the design, construction and maintenance of tunnels by bringing together information thereon and by studying questions related thereto.http://www.ita-aites.org/

NASSCONASSCO is an industry resource for specification guidelines, industry practices, inspector training, and new technology know-how.http://www.nassco.org/

Northwest Chapter - NASTTThe Chapter is an affiliate of the North American Society for Trenchless Technology NASTT. It is a multiple disciplinary society of individuals and organizations with professional, utilitarian or environmental interests in Trenchless Technology.http://trenchless-technology.org/

Pipe Jacking AssociationThe Pipe Jacking Association has been established for 25 years and represents the leading contractors, pipe suppliers, and machine manufacturers in the United Kingdom pipe jacking and microtunnelling industry.http://www.pipejacking.org/